Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving two tractor-trailers Thursday on Interstate 77 in Surry County.

The crash happened in the 11 a.m. hour on the northbound side at the Interstate 74 interchange. Both victims were taken to Northern Hospital of Surry County, though the extent of their injuries isn't known.

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The crash also involved a Nissan car, and one of the trucks caught fire. Crews placed sand on the lanes where fuel spilled from one of the trucks.

The crash happened after the driver of the Nissan tried to make a U-turn in the road after taking the ramp from I-74 west to I-77 north, troopers said. A blue tractor-trailer hit the car before being hit by the second truck, troopers said.

Charges are pending against the driver of the Nissan, troopers said. The investigation continues.

Traffic on both I-74 west and I-77 north encountered delays due to the crash.